The first iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, marking a revolutionary moment in technology and mobile communication. Created by Apple Inc., the iPhone combined a mobile phone with an iPod and an internet communication device, offering a touchscreen interface that transformed how users interacted with their devices. The iPhone's introduction popularized smartphone technology and established a new standard for mobile computing. It featured innovations such as the App Store, which allowed for third-party applications, greatly expanding its functionality. Through successive iterations, the iPhone has evolved, influencing the design and capabilities of smartphones worldwide.